The church and school offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.

The offices will reopen on Monday, July 6 at 9:00 a.m.

 

 

Students who are home for the summer, or who may have more time during the weeks school is not in session, are encouraged to come! The Parish Choir sings throughout the summer.

Rehearsals are at 9:00 a.m. in the choral room in the High School Building, and the choir sings at the 10:30 a.m. service.

Singers, high school age and above, are invited.

If you are interested, or if you would like more information, please contact Ken Axelson by phone
at 713-301-9991 or by email at ermaken@comcast.net.

 

If you or someone you love is either in the hospital, is planning to be in the hospital, or is convalescing at home and would like a pastoral visit from one of our clergy, please call the church office at 713-559-1632.

Unfortunately, hospitals no longer are permitted to call patients’ churches to inform us of your pastoral needs; oftentimes, the church is the last to know.

Please help us ensure that all our parishioners know that they are loved in their times of need. 

St. Thomas’ is about to add a third cleric to its staff! In order to help us meet the needs of our growing and revitalizing church community, on Wednesday, July 1, the Rev. Mr. Chad Martin will become our Director of Family Ministries.

A fresh graduate from the Virginia Theological Seminary, Chad was ordained a Deacon at Christ Church Cathedral on Saturday, June 20, along with 16 other candidates for Holy Orders. He should be ordained a priest in six to twelve months.

A few things to know about Chad:
• He and his wife, Cinnamon, met while teaching choir in public schools in Waco, Texas. They married in June 2007.
• In addition to his Master of Divinity degree, Chad earned a Bachelor’s (1999) and a Master’s (2001) degree in Music (Voice).
• Chad has ministry in his blood: His father served as a Baptist preacher in Eagle Pass, Texas before becoming a Methodist minister, a ministry he still exercises today. Chad became an Episcopalian in 2001 after he walked into an Episcopal Church in Waco and fell in love with the liturgy, the singing of the Psalms, and the emphasis on the Eucharist.

A few things to know about the work Chad will be doing:
• The Director of Family Ministry is responsible for ensuring that the pastoral, educational, and spiritual needs of families with children are met while helping to build relationships among these families and to recruit new families into the church community.
• Chad will be a visible presence on the campus of our School. He will also be fully immersed in all facets of our parish’s life: leading worship, preaching, teaching, enjoying fellowship, visiting the sick and the shut-in, and serving the needy in our larger community.
• He is not a “Youth Minister.” When we have one or more Youth Ministers, the Director of Family Ministries will oversee them. Additionally, he will have oversight over our Sunday School and Nursery programs and our Young Adult community, when we start one.
• Chad is not a replacement for Fr. Cadwallader. On July 1, Fr. Cadwallader will become Director of Seniors’ Ministries at St. Thomas’, with duties that parallel Chad’s. Our growing church community desperately needs at least three clergy on its staff.

Please pray for Chad and Cinnamon, and continue to pray for your parish, as we all prepare for a new and exciting chapter of life, health, and growth in Christ.

 

On Saturday, June 27, all who wish to learn about joining St. Thomas’ will meet at the Rectory from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We will discuss St. Thomas’ history, our core values, our ministries, and our expectations. All in the congregation are welcome to attend, but we ask that you RSVP to Diana
Henderson at 713-559-1632 so that we can prepare enough food.
 

Time is running out to register for our annual vacation bible school, Faith in Christ.

It will run from Tuesday, July 14-Friday, July 17, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, with before and after care available. Children ages two through sixth grade are encouraged to join the fun. The program ends with a family-style dinner in Murray Center on Friday from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Registration forms are available in the church and school office and online. Also, St. Thomas' School middle school science teacher Tim Russell will teach an adult class this week from 11:00 a.m. to noon. It’s free!

To register, please stop by the church and school office or call Diana Henderson at 713-559-1632.

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Join us for a weekend of Adventure, Renewal, & Relaxation. Make your weekend as adventurous, relaxing, or creative as you want -- you choose your workshops and activities according to your interests.

Experience outdoor activities: canoeing, nature walks, tennis, swimming, and more. Learn new
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Rates include: overnight lodging, 3 buffet meals per day, & most activities. Massages, pedicures, and some crafts will have an additional fee.

You may register on line by going to www.campallen.org. Please note: Our online registration only accepts payments in full.

However, you may alternatively register by phone at 936-825-7175 ext. 4013 and make a 25%
non-refundable deposit to secure your reservation. The remaining balance will be due upon arrival.